The immediate conclusion for India is not that Taiwan equals a distant problem. It is that even though the centre of gravity is still in the East, the same set of capabilities, ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance), precision strike, integrated air defence, long range fires, cyber, space support, and logistics can be used in a variety of theatres, including the Indian Ocean and the Himalayas.
The proposed stabilisation force masks coercive enforcement, permits use of force, sidelines democratic consent, and risks repeating past episodes where Palestinian repression followed foreign intervention, with Pakistan gaining optics but facing blame if violence escalates.
Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan's powerful military chief, grapples with US demands to send troops to Gaza for stabilization post-war. Backed by Trump's 20-point plan, it promises aid but sparks fears of backlash from Islamist parties and Imran Khan supporters. With lifetime immunity and control until 2030, Munir weighs economic gains against street fury.
India is building a new 30-bed hospital in the Bagrami area of Kabul, an oncology centre for cancer treatment, and a trauma centre for treating serious injuries.
Hameed was tried for four charges, including engaging in political activities and violating the Official Secrets Act. He was granted the sentence by the Field General Court Martial (FGCM)
The demand for Sindhudesh is not new. It dates back to the late 1960s when GM Syed, an early supporter of Pakistan’s formation, started calling for an independent Sindh.